* Tuition fees listed are for two semesters (unless otherwise noted) and include both Health Insurance and mandatory non-tuition-fees. Other fees include textbooks and supplies.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses:
Grade 12 English (ENG4U or equivalent) minimum 65 per cent
Five Grade 12 U or M courses in addition to those listed above
Overall minimum grade point average (GPA) 65 per cent
For any program level, a minimum of three years of full-time study at the secondary school level in an English language school system in a country where English is considered the primary language, or the primary language of instruction and evaluation is English, with acceptable grades in all English courses.
For any program level, a minimum of two full years of successful study in an accredited university degree program or two full years of successful study in an accredited college diploma program in a country OR in a postsecondary institution where English is the primary language of instruction.
Minimum TOEFL Scores: 560 for paper-based test OR84 (21L, 21W, 21S, 21R) for internet-based test
Minimum IELTS Scores: Overall 6.5 AND No band below 6.0
Minimum MELAB Score: 78
Minimum EAP Score: Successful completion of all EAP courses with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 75% in Level 8
Minimum PTE Score: 58 - 60
Minimum CAEL Score: Overall band score of 60 and Writing of 60
Minimum FCE/CAE/CPE Score: Cambridge (FCE/CAE/CPE) 180 (with no single test score below 169)
Duolingo Language Test Scores: Between 115-120
Humber’s Bachelor of Behavioural Science degree program provides you with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for in-depth work in the behavioural science field with individuals throughout the lifespan. The program is firmly grounded in the theory, principles and practices of behavioural science (applied behaviour analysis and cognitive behavioural approaches) and psychology. Applied behavioural analysis uses behavioural rules in everyday situations to help people change their behaviour to improve quality of life. The program focuses on data obtained through observation as it investigates behaviour, cognitive events and the influence of environmental factors on behaviour.
Courses in the first two years of the program provide a strong foundation in behaviour analytic approaches, psychology, research and ethics, while highlighting specific special populations. This is followed in the final two years with further in-depth study of ethics and professionalism, individual and group counselling, issues in behavioural psychology, further special populations, and two courses of senior thesis work. Overall, the program emphasizes critical thinking, analytical skills, interprofessional practice and leadership.
Students will have the opportunity to engage in field placements (which are typically unpaid). They will complete 490 hours of field placement across two semesters or 490 hours in one Summer semester (245 hours in each 14 week semester) with one of Humber’s community partners. Students will be supported by a field placement co-ordinator.
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Semester 1
BHSC 1000: Applied Behaviour Analysis 1
BHSC 1001: Communication for Behavioural Science
PSYC 1000: Introduction to Psychology
PSYC 1525: Counselling and Facilitation Skills
Select 1 from the following courses
DEGE: Degree Breadth Elective
Semester 2
BHSC 1502: Cognitive Behavioural Approaches 1
BHSC 1505: Developmental Psychology
PSYC 1535: Developmental Disabilities and Dual Diagnosis
RSMT 1500: Quantitative Research Methods
Select 1 from the following courses
DEGE: Degree Breadth Elective
Semester 3
BHSC 2000: Applied Behavioural Analysis 2
BHSC 2001: Behavioural Assessment
BHSC 2003: Ethics and Professionalism
PSYC 2125: Autism Spectrum Disorders
Select 1 from the following courses
DEGE: Degree Breadth Elective
Semester 4
BHSC 2502: Cognitive Behavioural Approaches 2
BHSC 2504: Mental Health Across the Lifespan
RSMT 2500: Qualitative Research Methods
Select 2 from the following courses
DEGE: Degree Breadth Elective
Semester 5
BHSC 3000: Research in Behavioural Science
BHSC 3001: Family Dynamics and Behavioural Science
GERN 3000: Aging and Dementia
PSYC 3525: Behavioural Pharmacology
Select 1 from the following courses
DEGE: Degree Breadth Elective
Semester 6
BHSC 3500: Interprofessional Collaboration
BHSC 3501: Addictions
PSYC 3535: Group Behavioural Counselling
Select 2 from the following courses
DEGE: Degree Breadth Elective
Work Experience - SEM 6C
BHSC 4000: Behavioural Science - Field Placement
Semester 7
BHSC 4002: Senior Level Thesis Project 1
ORGB 4001: Organizational Behaviour
PSYC 4015: Individual Behavioural Counselling
PSYC 4025: Psychometrics
Select 1 from the following courses
DEGE: Degree Breadth Elective
Semester 8
BHSC 4502: Senior Level Thesis Project 2
BHSC 4503: Consultation Skills
BHSC 4505: Special Topics in Behavioural Analysis
PSYC 4035: Issues in Behavioural Psychology
Select 1 from the following courses
DEGE: Degree Breadth Elective
Graduates of this program will have the knowledge and skills to pursue further graduate study in behavioural science or related fields. There are also good employment opportunities routinely found in health organizations, non-profits, government, charities and education sectors. Graduates may find employment as:
behaviour assistants
behaviour associates
educational assistants
autism instructor therapists
They may also use their skills as workers in a variety of social service settings with vulnerable populations such as mental health, developmental disabilities, autism, addictions, seniors, youth, acquired brain injury and corrections. With additional education and experience, graduates may be considered for roles as counsellors and therapists, behaviour analysts, gerontologists or co-ordinators of programs in the social service sector.
Mandatory Health Insurance fee once per academic year: Fall start - $420 Winter start - $280 Summer start - $140
